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Radu Family History

Radu Surname Meaning

Romanian: from Radu a Romanian short form of any of various (South) Slavic compound personal names based on the element rad ‘merry glad’ (from Old Slavic radъ)

e.g. Radomir.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Radu family from?

You can see how Radu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Radu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Radu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Radu families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Radu's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Radu families in 1920.
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What did your Radu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Radu. 67% of Radu men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Radu women worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Radu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Radu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Radu census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Radu. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 442 military records available for the last name Radu. For the veterans among your Radu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Radu lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Radu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Radu in 1964 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Radu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Radu ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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